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  4. Betaine

Betaine  (Synonyms: Trimethylglycine; carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium)

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Betaine (Trimethylglycine) is a natural compound found in many foods and also an active methyl-donor which can maintain normal DNA methylation patterns[1,2]. Betaine is found ubiquitously in plants, animals, microorganisms, and rich dietary sources including seafood, spinach, and wheat bran. Betaine also acts as an osmolyte, to maintain the avian’s cellular water and ion balance to improve the avian’s capacity against heat stress via preventing dehydration and osmotic inactivation. It helps in maintaining the protective osmolytic activity, especially in heat-stressed birds. Betaine may promote various intestinal microbes against osmotic variations and thus improve microbial fermentation activity.

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Betaine Chemical Structure

Betaine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 107-43-7

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Description

Betaine (Trimethylglycine) is a natural compound found in many foods and also an active methyl-donor which can maintain normal DNA methylation patterns[1,2]. Betaine is found ubiquitously in plants, animals, microorganisms, and rich dietary sources including seafood, spinach, and wheat bran. Betaine also acts as an osmolyte, to maintain the avian’s cellular water and ion balance to improve the avian’s capacity against heat stress via preventing dehydration and osmotic inactivation. It helps in maintaining the protective osmolytic activity, especially in heat-stressed birds. Betaine may promote various intestinal microbes against osmotic variations and thus improve microbial fermentation activity[3].

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In Vitro

Betaine (Trimethylglycine) inhibites proliferation of HeLa cells significantly[1].

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In Vivo

Betaine (Trimethylglycine) attenuates liver-to-body weight ratio[2].

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Molecular Weight

117.15

Formula

C5H11NO2
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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[N+](C)(C)CC([O-])=O
Structure Classification
Initial Source

Widespread
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

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H2O : 100 mg/mL (853.61 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 8.5361 mL 42.6803 mL 85.3606 mL
5 mM 1.7072 mL 8.5361 mL 17.0721 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: ≥98.0%

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References
Cell Assay
[1]

Cytotoxic effects of Betaine are evaluated by MTT assays. Briefly, 5×103 HeLa or MCF-10A cells/well are seeded in a 96-well plate and cultured overnight. Then, different concentrations of Betaine (from 0 to 100 mg/mL) are added to each well, and the MTT assay is performed at 24, 48, 72 and 96 h after incubation. Cu/Zn-SOD activities are detected using the superoxide dismutase Assay Kit according to the manufacturer’s instructions[1].

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Animal Administration
[2]

Male C57BL/6 mice weighing 25±0.5 g are used in this study. Animals are randomly assigned to four groups (n=6 to 8 per group) and pair-fed a modified Lieber-DeCarli alcohol (AF) or isocaloric maltose dextrin control liquid diet (PF) for 5 weeks with a stepwise feeding procedure. The ethanol content starts at 30% of total calories and gradually increases up to 36% in the last week. Betaine is administered as a supplement in the liquid diets (both PF and AF) at a concentration of 0.5% (w/v), simultaneously with the alcohol. All animals have access to diet and water ad libitum. At the end of the experiment, the mice are killed after being deprived of food for 4 h, and the plasma, liver and epididymal fat pad samples are harvested for assays[2].

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
H2O 1 mM 8.5361 mL 42.6803 mL 85.3606 mL 213.4016 mL
5 mM 1.7072 mL 8.5361 mL 17.0721 mL 42.6803 mL
10 mM 0.8536 mL 4.2680 mL 8.5361 mL 21.3402 mL
15 mM 0.5691 mL 2.8454 mL 5.6907 mL 14.2268 mL
20 mM 0.4268 mL 2.1340 mL 4.2680 mL 10.6701 mL
25 mM 0.3414 mL 1.7072 mL 3.4144 mL 8.5361 mL
30 mM 0.2845 mL 1.4227 mL 2.8454 mL 7.1134 mL
40 mM 0.2134 mL 1.0670 mL 2.1340 mL 5.3350 mL
50 mM 0.1707 mL 0.8536 mL 1.7072 mL 4.2680 mL
60 mM 0.1423 mL 0.7113 mL 1.4227 mL 3.5567 mL
80 mM 0.1067 mL 0.5335 mL 1.0670 mL 2.6675 mL
100 mM 0.0854 mL 0.4268 mL 0.8536 mL 2.1340 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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